When to Yangon
Climate guide & best times to travel
Best Time to Visit
Month-by-Month Guide
January
January represents peak tourist season with excellent weather conditions. Temperatures are comfortable with highs of 91°F and pleasant lows of 61°F, while rainfall is minimal at just 0.2 inches. This is one of the most popular months for visitors seeking ideal weather.
February
February continues the excellent dry season weather with slightly warmer temperatures reaching 95°F. Rainfall remains extremely low at 0.1 inches, making it another prime month for tourism. The combination of warm days and cool nights creates ideal conditions for most activities.
March
March marks the beginning of the hot season with temperatures climbing to 98°F, though nights remain pleasant at 69°F. Rainfall is still minimal at 0.6 inches, but the increasing heat begins to make midday activities more challenging. Early morning and evening activities are most comfortable.
April
April represents the peak of the hot season with temperatures reaching their annual high of 99°F and warm nights at 74°F. Rainfall begins to increase slightly to 1.5 inches as the pre-monsoon period begins. The intense heat makes this a challenging month for extensive outdoor activities.
May
May marks the dramatic onset of the monsoon season with rainfall jumping to 13.1 inches. Temperatures moderate slightly to 94°F highs, but the combination of heat, humidity, and increasing rain creates uncomfortable conditions. This begins the challenging wet season period.
June
June brings full monsoon conditions with heavy rainfall of 21.8 inches and more moderate temperatures of 88°F. The constant moisture and frequent downpours make outdoor activities difficult, though temperatures are more bearable than the pre-monsoon heat. Indoor cultural activities become more appealing.
July
July represents peak monsoon season with the highest rainfall of the year at 24.6 inches. Temperatures remain moderate at 87°F, but the persistent rain and high humidity create challenging conditions for most outdoor activities. This is typically the wettest and most difficult month for tourism.
August
August continues the intense monsoon pattern with 22.1 inches of rainfall and similar temperatures to July at 86°F. While still very wet, the slight decrease in rainfall from July's peak offers marginally better conditions. Travelers should expect frequent heavy downpours and plan accordingly.
September
September shows the beginning of monsoon season's retreat with rainfall decreasing to 16.8 inches, though conditions remain quite wet. Temperatures rise slightly to 88°F as the season begins its transition. While still challenging for tourism, conditions start to become more manageable than peak monsoon months.
October
October marks the transition toward the dry season with significantly reduced rainfall at 8.6 inches, though still substantial. Temperatures begin to rise to 90°F as humidity levels start to feel less oppressive. This represents the beginning of more favorable conditions for travel.
November
November offers much-improved conditions with rainfall dropping dramatically to 2.1 inches and temperatures at a comfortable 92°F. This marks the beginning of the favorable tourist season as the oppressive monsoon conditions give way to more pleasant weather. Outdoor activities become enjoyable again.
December
December ushers in the peak tourist season with excellent conditions featuring minimal rainfall of 0.4 inches and pleasant temperatures of 91°F. The cool, dry weather makes this an ideal time for all types of activities. Tourist numbers increase significantly due to the favorable climate.